January 10, 2025---

From the Rector


On Sunday we observe the Baptism of Jesus. Here's a lovely poem that captures so much of the meaning and hope of that event for our own lives.


If you are reading the poem on your phone, it might not look the way it is supposed to. Open Tidings up on your computer for a better read.


To follow more of Steve Garnaas-Holmes' poetry, click here.


Blessings,

Pam+

        

   Through the waters


             When you pass through the waters,

                          I will be with you;

             and through the rivers,

                          they shall not overwhelm you.

                                      —Isaiah 43.2

For twelve days we pondered the mystery

that the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

Christ chooses to be with us.


Now another mystery, but the same grace:

Christ is baptized with us,

immersed in holy with-ness.


So when you go through the waters,

Christ is already there.

Breathing life. Enduring. With you.


There is no struggle Christ does not enter,

no suffering Christ does not share.

The Beloved will never forsake you.


In even the worst sin, the most awful depression,

the deepest loneliness, the foulest derangement,

the most shameful death, God is with you.


Every moment of your life

is the stream Jesus was baptized into,

immersed in you, soaked with you.


When you pass through the waters,

and feel no companion, trust:

the Beloved is the water itself, bearing you on.


—Steve Garnaas-Holmes

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Sunday, January 26, 2025


Immediately following our 8:30 a.m. service on Sunday, January 26, we will gather downstairs at Christ Church for our 2025 Annual Meeting. We will share a lovely brunch and listen to our "state of the church" reports for the year, as well as vote to receive the budget and to affirm new Vestry members and Diocesan Convention deputies for the upcoming Convention. We will undoubtedly learn more about the restoration of our beloved Trinity building, whether it is yet-to-come, or already in progress. Please plan to join us!

COMING SOON!


Interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church?


Or maybe just interested in a refresher course, or renewing your spirituality?


This class is for you!


The dates for this online (Zoom) class will be announced soon. Talk to Pam for more information.

SAVE THE DATES!




More dates will be added

here in the future.


January 26—Annual Meeting and Luncheon after Worship


March 5—Ash Wednesday


April 13—Palm Sunday


April 17-19—Tridduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)


April 20—Easter Sunday



October 17-18—Joint Diocesan Convention (Scranton)

Pledges and Offerings

Please do not hesitate to send your pledges and gifts to the church via snail mail (USPS). We have made arrangements with the Post Office to pick up all mail, so when you address anything to Trinity Church, it will be received!


You may also send gifts and offerings via PayPal. See below for links to pledge and to pay after pledging season is over.



Livestreaming at Trinity

Trinity, Bethlehem is now livestreaming again!



We are back in the world of livestreaming. Please join us online, if you are unable to attend worship in-person. Watch as we stream, or watch later!




Prayer and Pastoral Care

To add a name to our prayer list, inform us through our email account created especially for this purpose.

 

If you tell me (Pam) in person, I am likely to forget, so using our email is the best way to make sure we pray for you in the Prayers of the People. Email: prayerlist@trinitybeth.org

 

To view the coming week's prayer list, click here.

For Pastoral Care Emergencies, please call the church at (610) 867-4741, x 325. You may leave a message after hours and that message will be sent directly to Pam’s personal cell phone. Pams personal cell phone number is also in the church directory and may be found in Realm. Please be assured that we want to be present to you at times of pastoral need and will offer assistance and support in any way possible.



Sermons may be listened to via audio. The last one recorded was Sunday, December 10. These sermons were recorded live and are available on the website.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays


Laura Johnson, January 3

Patti Pasda, January 3

Margaret McIntosh, January 4

JoAnne Hornyak, January 5

Barry Smith, January 12

Joel Krieger, January 14

Sophia Krieger, January 25

Saul Marcial, January 27

Landon Marcial, January 28

Joyce Meinke, January 30

Lylah Hoff, January 31



Anniversaries


Dawn and Bill Winterburn, January 30


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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
610-867-4741
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